Earshot
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The distance or range over which a voice or sound can be heard by a person.
“He waited until the children were well out of earshot before discussing the surprise party.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɪəˌʃɒt/
Syllables
ear·shot
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Synonyms
earreachhearing
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Contains EAR and SHOT joined together, with the SH digraph sitting neatly in the middle
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Scrabble
Scores 10 points with H worth 4, the H gives a welcome boost to an otherwise modest tile set
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